Haircoat

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The coat of hair on the skin of certain animals.

    "More specifically, animals in the highest dose group had definable clinical signs on day two, decreased activity, anterior abdominal matting of haircoat, and an unkempt appearance."

Example

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"More specifically, animals in the highest dose group had definable clinical signs on day two, decreased activity, anterior abdominal matting of haircoat, and an unkempt appearance."

Etymology

From hair + coat.

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